Professional Development
and Appraisal System
Teacher Orientation
To access the T.E.A. PDAS Teacher manual:
http://www5.esc13.net/pdas/manual.html
PDAS Teacher Orientation
► A school district shall ensure that all teachers are
provided with an orientation of the Professional
Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) no
later than the final day of the first three weeks of
school and at least three weeks before the first
observation.
► Your understanding of the information in this
orientation will be greatly enhanced by your
active participation.
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Overview of the System
This presentation provides an overview
of the elements of the PDAS system
and its goal:
“…to improve student performance
through the professional development
of teachers.”
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PDAS Characteristics
► Learner Centered
► Aligned
► High Standard of Proficiency
► Teacher Growth and Teacher
Improvement
► Collaboration
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Appraisal Process Steps
► Teacher Orientation
► Teacher Self Report (TSR)
► Formal Classroom Observation
► Walkthroughs
► Student Performance as seen in
Campus Performance Rating and AYP
► Summative Annual Report/Conference
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APPRAISAL PERIOD TIME LINE
SCHOOL CALENDAR YEAR
First 12 Weeks
Teacher
Orientation
• Within 1st 3 weeks
• Observations no
earlier than 3 weeks
after this orientation
Teacher Self
Report, Part I
• No later than
three weeks after
orientation
Second 12 Weeks
Third 12 Weeks
Last 15 Days
of INST.
Teacher Self Report II & III
At least two weeks prior to Summative Conference
Formal Observation
• Minimum of 45 minutes or shorter segments
• Written summary within 10 working days
• Advanced notice may be given/NOT REQUIRED.
• Follow district APPRAISAL CALENDAR
• May have pre- or post-conference at request of Teacher or Appraiser.
WALKTHROUGH VISITS
• To be used at the discretion of the appraiser
• Documentation shared with teacher within 10 days
ADDITIONAL TIME LINE ISSUES
Teacher Response
• Within 10 working days (Appraiser
may extend to 15)
• May rebut in writing or request 2nd
appraisal within 10 working days after
receiving the OSF or Summative
Annual Appraisal Report
SUMMATIVE ANNUAL REPORT
• 5 working days before conference
• No later than 15 working days before last day of instruction
• Observation Summary
• Walkthrough documentation
• Third party/Teacher documentation
• Completed TSR
SUMMATIVE CONFERENCE
• No later than 15 working days before last day of instruction
• May be waived in writing by Teacher, NOT APPRAISER
• If Appraiser is not administrator on campus, principal/asst. or designated
supervisory staff will participate.
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Classroom Centered Domains
Domain I
► “Active, successful student
participation” in Domain I Title.
► “Engaged in learning” Criterion 1. This
is a critical attribute.
► “Successful in learning” in Criterion 2.
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Classroom Centered Domains
Domain II
►Domain II- Learner Centered
Instruction.
►Highlight the domain title and
criterion.
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Classroom Centered Domains
Domains III, IV, and V
► Domain III- Evaluation and Feedback on
Student Progress
► Domain IV- Management of Student
Discipline, Instructional Strategies, Time, and
Material
► Domain V- Professional Communication
► Highlight the domain title and criterion.
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Classroom Centered Domains
Domain V
► It is unlikely that appraisers will
observe all of the criteria in Domain V
in the classroom.
► Identify which criteria are likely to be
seen in the classroom and which are
not.
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IMPORTANT TO KNOW
Your appraiser may not have evidence to
rate every criteria in Domain V on the OSF.
In the formal observation, some of the
criteria may not have been observed in the
classroom.
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Professional Development
Domain VI
► Domain VI- Professional Development
► Inference cannot be used in Domain VI.
► Remember, “The goal of PDAS is to
improve student performance through
the professional development of
teachers.”
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“Just Do It”
Domain VII
► Domain VII- Compliance with Policies,
Operating Procedures, and Requirements
► In Domain VII, inference can be used to
score “Proficient” only if there is no
evidence of non-compliance with policies.
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Improvement of Academic
Achievement of All Students
on Campus
Domain VIII
► Domain VIII- Improvement of Academic
Achievement of All Students
► According to state law, student
performance must be included in
each teacher’s appraisal.
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Criterion 10
Domain VIII
PLUS 10. Campus Performance Rating of:
A . Exemplary
Recognized
Academically Acceptable
Academically Unacceptable
B. Meets AYP
*Needs Improvement
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Total A + B________
*If needs improvement, list in the spaces below Indicators from page 6.
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Participation
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Graduation Rate/Attend
Teacher’s 1st Year
on Campus
Total:
37 to 45
23 to 36
7 to 22
0 to 6
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Final Total Domain VIII
Performance
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Participation & Performance
(Sum of 1-10)
Teacher’s Subsequent
Years on Campus
Exceeds Expectations
40 to 50
Proficient
24 to 39
Below Expectations
8 to 23
Unsatisfactory
0 to 7
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Continuous Improvement
Process
Needs Assessment
• Data collection
• Analysis
Summative
Evaluation
Goals &
Objectives
Quality
Ongoing
Formative
Evaluation
Strategies &
Activities
Student
Performance
Professional
Development &
Sustained Support
Implementation
• Who?
• What?
• What do we need?
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Teacher Self Report (TSR)
The TSR:
►Gives you an opportunity to
have input into your appraisal
process.
►Serves as a platform to align
instruction.
►Is a reflective tool.
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Classroom Observation
► The formal observation will take place between
9-12-11 and 11-4-11, is arranged with the teacher in
advance, and is a minimum of 45 minutes. New to
IISD Teachers will have two formal Observations,
one by their Principal, and one by Cara Cooke, IISD
Curriculum Director.
► Walkthroughs can take place any time during the
year and may be any length the appraiser feels is
necessary. Expect Walkthroughs by the Principal,
Curriculum Director, and Superintendent.
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Scoring Factors and
Performance Level Indicators
►Critical Attributes
►Quality
►Quantity
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Quality Scoring Standards
(See Scoring Standards Handout)
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S trength
I mpact
V ariety
A lignment
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Strength
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Thinking at high cognitive levels
Depth & Complexity
Significant Content
Connecting within/across disciplines &
work/life applications
• Effective, clear & substantive
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Impact
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Promotes student success
Effective use of assessments
Data-driven decision making
Responsibility
Reflection
Challenging
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Variety
• Varied student characteristics
• Differentiated instruction
• Support strategies & services
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Alignment
• Curriculum, instruction and assessment
aligned with TEKS & district objectives
• Targeted instruction
• Congruent
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Quantity
► Can you see it?
► Did it happen?
► How often?
► How many students?
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Teacher Self Report
Parts II and III
►Parts II and III of the TSR give
you an opportunity to give your
appraiser additional information
about your efforts to improve
your students’ performance.
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Summative Annual
Conference
►Your summative annual
conference will occur within
the required timeline, and
“…shall focus on the written
summative report and related
data sources.”*
*from §150.1003. Appraisals, Data Sources, and
Conferences of the Commissioner’s Rules
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All that’s left . . .
► PDAS Teacher Checklist
Campus completion of orientation
TSR, Section I by 8-26-11.
Observation and other data - walkthroughs
Conference(s)
TSR, Sections II & III by 5-4-12.
Summative Annual Conference
by 2-24-12.
► Questions today?
► Questions later? Please ask!
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Professional Development and
Appraisal System
Remember, “The goal of PDAS is to improve
student performance through the
professional development of teachers.”
To access the T.E.A. PDAS Teacher manual: http://www5.esc13.net/pdas/manual.html
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